Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon and Pop Culture Legend, Dies at 71

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“People are locked into this one-dimensional view… they don’t realize I go to soccer games, play frisbee, watch The Lion King and start crying,” Hogan once said.

A Legacy of Scars and Redemption

Though revered as a hero, Hogan’s legacy was complicated by scandal. He admitted to steroid use, was involved in a sex tape lawsuit, and was caught using racist language. The alleged racism led to a temporary WWE ban in 2015. After public apologies and charitable work, he was reinstated in 2018.

“I have a ton of scars,” Hogan told the Los Angeles Times. “I’m not perfect, but it’s about standing up, owning it, and moving forward.”

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Final Years and Lasting Impact

Hogan died following a reported cardiac arrest at his Florida home. He is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, and children, Brooke and Nick.

In 2024, he launched Real American Beer, a brand praised by longtime friend Donald Trump, who said on Truth Social:

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Despite physical pain and personal trials, Hogan never stopped living as the hero of his own story.